Hiking & Waterfalls:
Taughannock Falls on Cayuga: Beautiful extremely high falls and easy hike/walk from parking. Travel time is approx. 1 1/4 hour. You many wish to visit Buttonwood Grove Winery during your trip - its one of our favorites! Both the hike and winery are dog friendly!
Carpenters Falls: Great trails on the west side of the lake, approximately 20 minute drive. Two waterfalls and a trail that leads all the way to the lake. Definitely slippery after rains or melting snow so be careful!
Hinchcliff Family Preserve: The 206-acre Hinchcliff Family Preserve peers over the eastern shore of Skaneateles Lake offering impressive vistas, and diverse habitats
Charlie Major Nature Trail: Local, fairly short trail with a beautiful creek and small falls. Skaneateles Brewery & The Distillery are located along the trail! Dogs welcome!
Watkins Glenn: An absolute must if you have more than a day or are on your way east. Amazing gorges and waterfalls. The little town of Watkins Glen has some nice shops and restaurants or combine it with some wine tasting! The gorge trail closes off season so be sure to check their website for more info.
Restaurants in Skaneateles:
Good Eats & Sips: Wonderfully healthy yet super yummy breakfast, lunch & early dinner. Award winning Chef Don Agate and his wife Marie- Helene Gingras together bring over 40 years of excellence in the hospitality industry! Opens early!
Skaneateles Bakery: Best donuts ever (no, seriously)! Quick but perfectly tasty baked good, breakfast & lunch!
Gilda’s: Artisan pizzas, small bites and great wines!
Rosalie’s Cucina: Wonderful Italian menu - don’t fill up on the bread :)
Sherwood Inn: Old time tavern with the best views in the Village, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner - a Skan staple!
Moro’s Kitchen: Varied menu but always high quality.
The Krebs: Founded in 1899, The Krebs is a historic fine dining restaurant taking a modern approach to classic techniques, resulting in an American fare that is familiar and exciting. Net profits are donated to women and children’s charities of Central New York - feel good eats!
Saint Urban Wine Bar & Bistro: Rooted in the cooking traditions of France and Italy, their kitchen showcases a changing menu inspired by the freshest ingredients at the peak of their season. (Syracuse but worth it!)
Red Rooster Pub & Eatery: Super casual, unusual eats with a true dive bar vibe.
Joelle's French Bistro: A vast menu of culinary delights, utilizing the freshest ingredients to bring homemade dishes straight to your table.
Elderberry Pond: Actual farm-to-table (yes, there is a farm next door) restaurant off the beaten path, fab desserts!
Elephant & the Dove: Gorgeous interior serving Mexican inspired food
Other Fun:
Shop & Walk our Quaint Downtown Village! Voted one of the top 60 small towns!
Lake access at THE BOND 1835! Private, seasonal access with certain restrictions. Kayak, Paddle Board & Canoe rentals!
Mid-Lakes Navigation: Lake boat tour, a bit of history and wonderful views of the beautiful homes on the lake! Runs May 10 - October 12.
Skaneateles Marina: Pontoon boat, paddle board & kayak rentals in season. Watercraft are limited so please book early!
Last Shot Distillery: Award winning spirits distilled right here in Skan! Tastings available, located off the Charlie Major Trail.
Skaneateles Brewery: Really great beers brewed right on site with indoor/outdoor seating, conveniently located next door to the distillery.
Anyela’s Winery: Beautiful winery with gorgeous grounds directly across the lake, typically open Fri, Sat, Sun from noon to 5 - daily during late spring through fall.
Seneca & Cayuga wine trails: The Finger Lakes region was recently voted top wine region in the United States. Cayuga & Seneca lakes have an impressive number of wineries, breweries, distilleries and craft cider makers. Most offer daily tastings. Check for individual tasting hours.
Taughannock Falls on Cayuga: Beautiful extremely high falls and easy hike/walk from parking. Travel time is approx. 1 1/4 hour. You many wish to visit Buttonwood Grove Winery during your trip - its one of our favorites! Both the hike and winery are dog friendly!
Carpenters Falls: Great trails on the west side of the lake, approximately 20 minute drive. Two waterfalls and a trail that leads all the way to the lake. Definitely slippery after rains or melting snow so be careful!
Hinchcliff Family Preserve: The 206-acre Hinchcliff Family Preserve peers over the eastern shore of Skaneateles Lake offering impressive vistas, and diverse habitats
Charlie Major Nature Trail: Local, fairly short trail with a beautiful creek and small falls. Skaneateles Brewery & The Distillery are located along the trail! Dogs welcome!
Watkins Glenn: An absolute must if you have more than a day or are on your way east. Amazing gorges and waterfalls. The little town of Watkins Glen has some nice shops and restaurants or combine it with some wine tasting! The gorge trail closes off season so be sure to check their website for more info.
Restaurants in Skaneateles:
Good Eats & Sips: Wonderfully healthy yet super yummy breakfast, lunch & early dinner. Award winning Chef Don Agate and his wife Marie- Helene Gingras together bring over 40 years of excellence in the hospitality industry! Opens early!
Skaneateles Bakery: Best donuts ever (no, seriously)! Quick but perfectly tasty baked good, breakfast & lunch!
Gilda’s: Artisan pizzas, small bites and great wines!
Rosalie’s Cucina: Wonderful Italian menu - don’t fill up on the bread :)
Sherwood Inn: Old time tavern with the best views in the Village, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner - a Skan staple!
Moro’s Kitchen: Varied menu but always high quality.
The Krebs: Founded in 1899, The Krebs is a historic fine dining restaurant taking a modern approach to classic techniques, resulting in an American fare that is familiar and exciting. Net profits are donated to women and children’s charities of Central New York - feel good eats!
Saint Urban Wine Bar & Bistro: Rooted in the cooking traditions of France and Italy, their kitchen showcases a changing menu inspired by the freshest ingredients at the peak of their season. (Syracuse but worth it!)
Red Rooster Pub & Eatery: Super casual, unusual eats with a true dive bar vibe.
Joelle's French Bistro: A vast menu of culinary delights, utilizing the freshest ingredients to bring homemade dishes straight to your table.
Elderberry Pond: Actual farm-to-table (yes, there is a farm next door) restaurant off the beaten path, fab desserts!
Elephant & the Dove: Gorgeous interior serving Mexican inspired food
Other Fun:
Shop & Walk our Quaint Downtown Village! Voted one of the top 60 small towns!
Lake access at THE BOND 1835! Private, seasonal access with certain restrictions. Kayak, Paddle Board & Canoe rentals!
Mid-Lakes Navigation: Lake boat tour, a bit of history and wonderful views of the beautiful homes on the lake! Runs May 10 - October 12.
Skaneateles Marina: Pontoon boat, paddle board & kayak rentals in season. Watercraft are limited so please book early!
Last Shot Distillery: Award winning spirits distilled right here in Skan! Tastings available, located off the Charlie Major Trail.
Skaneateles Brewery: Really great beers brewed right on site with indoor/outdoor seating, conveniently located next door to the distillery.
Anyela’s Winery: Beautiful winery with gorgeous grounds directly across the lake, typically open Fri, Sat, Sun from noon to 5 - daily during late spring through fall.
Seneca & Cayuga wine trails: The Finger Lakes region was recently voted top wine region in the United States. Cayuga & Seneca lakes have an impressive number of wineries, breweries, distilleries and craft cider makers. Most offer daily tastings. Check for individual tasting hours.